We don't know if you've heard, but vampires are kind of in right now. Hot on their heels are witches, werewolves, fairies, ange... Show More »

We don't know if you've heard, but vampires are kind of in right now. Hot on their heels are witches, werewolves, fairies, angels and all manner of other mythical beings. They've all got different powers and weaknesses, of course, so to help you keep it all straight, we've created a handy guide to all of the featured creatures that will be on the major TV networks this fall.

Now when someone asks you the difference between a "Vampire Diaries" werewolf and a "Grimm" Big Bad Wolf, you've got no excuse for a wrong answer. (Hint: It's all in the shoulders.)

Read on for the details, and check in on Zap2it's helpful Fall TV Preview to find out when your favorite shows premiere this autumn.

What: A Blutbad. Technically, this means "Bloodbath" in German. He's better known as a Big... Show More »

Who: Silas Weir Mitchell

What: A Blutbad. Technically, this means "Bloodbath" in German. He's better known as a Big Bad Wolf.

Powers: He can sniff out other bad guys. Literally, sniff them out. With his nose. Thanks to a combo of diet, drugs, and pilates, he doesn't kill anymore, but we wouldn't recommend visiting him while you're wearing your favorite red hoodie. Also... you might want to put down puppy pads if you do see him. This guy marks his territory.

Quote: "As you can see, I am not that big, and I am done with the bad thing." « Less

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Nick Burckhardt, 'Grimm':

Who: David Giuntoli

What: Grimm - AKA a descendant of the Grimm brothers, who weren't storytellers so muc... Show More »

Who: David Giuntoli

What: Grimm - AKA a descendant of the Grimm brothers, who weren't storytellers so much as they were criminal profilers.

Powers: Breaking away from the "Real World/Road Rules Challenge" black hole of shame. Nick has the unfortunate ability to see the bad in everyone. Like, when he looks at a pretty girl, he sees the evil hag within. Pretty much, he is afflicted with backwards beer goggles of truth.

Powers: Having awesome shoulders. Also, he can jump really high, he's got killer reflexes, he's got a raging libido, and he endures a frightening transformation every time the moon is full. But his shoulders look good while he's suffering through it, so...

Powers: Pretty much none. Being a doppelganger is the wo... Show More »

Who: Also Nina Dobrev

What: Petrova doppelganger.

Powers: Pretty much none. Being a doppelganger is the worst thing ever, because you don't get any powers or immortality perks, and you're not human, so you also don't get to wear a ring that will save your life if some psycho vamp shows up and snaps your neck.

Quote: "I don't want to be a vampire, Stefan. I never wanted to be one." « Less

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Caroline, 'The Vampire Diaries':

Who: Candice Accola

What: Newbie vampire

Powers: Saving adorable dying busboys by feeding them her bloo... Show More »

Who: Candice Accola

What: Newbie vampire

Powers: Saving adorable dying busboys by feeding them her blood, taking out werewolves and cops without breaking a sweat, living out her rockstar fantasies in living color.

Powers: All the powers, ever. Including but not limited to compelling vampires and humans to do what he wants, turning into a wolf whenever he pleases (he don't need no stinkin' full moon), and sneaking into hot history teachers at school dances. That... sounds dirtier than it was.

Quote: "You betrayed me and fled England before I could give you the details, Katerina. But I did find your birthplace. And I slaughtered your family. So I guess we're cool." « Less

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Bonnie, 'The Vampire Diaries':

Who: Kat Graham

What: Resident witch

Powers: Well, she's got the power of 100 witches, and she'... Show More »

Who: Kat Graham

What: Resident witch

Powers: Well, she's got the power of 100 witches, and she's using it to keep the balance of nature. And also to revive her dead boyfriend, save her BFF from getting eaten, and make leaves dance all around.

Quote: "We're not gonna let you get used in some creepy sacrifice ritual." « Less

Powers: Okay, so maybe this guy doesn't technically have ... Show More »

Who: Jamie Dornan

What: Sheriff McSexy

Powers: Okay, so maybe this guy doesn't technically have any powers -- that we know of -- yet. But he's got Big Bad Wolf written all over him. Also, we really wanted a picture of him in this gallery, because... hello. Did we mention he's got an accent? He's got an accent.

What: Former blood junkie psychic child with some major PTSD and excellent pecs.

Powers: We're not sure he has any at the moment. We're not even sure he can function enough to dress himself at the moment. But all it takes is a few sips of demon juice and he's a total demon snatcher.

Powers: He can pretty much do anything. His specialties are disappearing while the camera is pointed in another direction, speaking in a growly voice that would make Bruce Wayne jealous, and smiting. Lots of smiting.

Quote: "This is a vessel. My true form is approximately the size of your Chrysler Building." « Less